Coronation Street star Peter Ash has spoken about the final weeks ahead for his character
Paul Foremanâs Motor Neurone Disease (MND) storyline. Paulâs time on the show will come to
an end within the next few weeks, as cast and crew were recently spotted filming
the popular characterâs funeral episode.
Viewers saw Paul receive his MND diagnosis in April last year and the ITV soap has since been exploring his journey living with the condition.
Although Paul initially intended to end his own life before the illness fully progressed, he has since reconsidered his decision and promised his husband Billy Mayhew that he wants to live for as long as possible.
Discussing whatâs ahead, Peter told Digital Spy: âWe are gearing towards the end of Paulâs story, so itâs going to be sad. Itâs something weâre obviously expecting to happen, because there is no cure for MND.
âTheyâre really emotional scenes, coming to the end of Paulâs story.â
He continued: âWeâve been slowly preparing for a year and a half, since we started this story, knowing that it was building up to this.
âItâs just been making the most of the final moments with the amazing cast and crew, that Iâve been so lucky to work with over the past six years.
âRight up until the end, Paul is still saying his one-liners. Heâs saying it through the machine, but heâs still saying it. I donât think heâs lost any of that humour, itâs just obviously that when his time comes, thatâs it.
âI feel so proud to have been part of this storyline, thatâs managed to raise awareness for such a cruel disease. Iâm just eternally grateful to be part of that.â
Asked about future projects, he laughed: âI have no idea, Iâd just be happy to be working again! Anything â TV, film, radio, bring it on, I donât care!â
Peter has been nominated for the Best Actor and Best Storyline prizes at the Inside Soap Awards 2024. He has also secured a joint nomination with co-star Daniel Brocklebank (Billy) for the Best Partnership award.
âItâs amazing â I really feel honoured to be listed among the nominees, itâs great,â Peter added.
âEveryone at Corrie really gives their all. Itâs a real family and weâve all got each otherâs backs.â